Official Selection
Updated January 2026
Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in Southern Vermont
Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 60+ hiker reviews.
10 selected trails
60+ reviews
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1
Intermediate
Stowe Mountain
5.0
(8 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
5.6 km
Total distance
658 m
Elevation gain
2
2
Intermediate
Ball Mountain Dam
4.9
(5 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
24 KM
Total distance
137 m
Elevation gain
3
3
Intermediate
Lake Raponda
4.9
(3 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
6.5 KM
Total distance
400 m
Elevation gain
4
4
Beginner
Townshend State Park
4.8
(18 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
183 m
Elevation gain
5
5
Beginner
Putney Mountain
4.8
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
180 m
Elevation gain
6
6
Beginner
Lowell Lake State Park
4.7
(10 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
50 m
Elevation gain
7
7
Intermediate
Hogback Mountain Conservation Area
4.7
(9 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
300 m
Elevation gain
8
8
Beginner
Mother Myrick Mountain, Vermont
4.7
(6 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
1024 M
Elevation gain
9
9
Advanced
Equinox Mountain
4.7
(1 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
9.7 km
Total distance
977 m
Elevation gain
10
10
Aeolus Animal Hospital & Equine
4.7
Average hiker rating
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